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2023-24 Advanced Honors Biology I

2023-24
Advanced Honors Biology 1
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***Week of April 29, 2024***

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 1,2,3 - Monday: Scientific Notation - Quiz Today on Sci Notation - 

6th Period CT

  4,5,6,7 - Tuesday: 

1,2,3 - Wednesday: Math with Scientific Notation and practice - 

7th Period CT 

 7s - Thursday: Same as above

4,5,6,7 -  Friday: 

 

 
 
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Notes and Practice
 
Unit 1:The Nature of Life
Chapter 1:The Science of Biology
The Mystery of Lake Almanor
Analyzing and Interpreting Scientific Data POGIL
What is Science?
Science in Context
Characteristics of Life
Patterns of Life
Scientific Method
Controls and Variables
Accuracy vs. Precision
Graphing Shortcuts
Formal Chapter Outlines Examples
 
Chapter 2:  The Chemistry of Life
The Nature of Matter
Properties of Water
Carbon Compounds and Biochemistry
Macromolecule Chart
Macromolecules in Foods
Chemical Reactions and Enzymes
Enzyme Foldable
Enzyme Wrap-up
 
Unit 2: Ecology
 
Chapter 3: The Biosphere
Intro to Global Systems
Climate, Weather, and Life
Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems
 
Chapter 4: Ecosystems
Biogeochemical Cycles
Ecosystems
Endangered Species
Food Webs
Cycles of Matter
Ecosystem Energy Flow
 
Chapter 5: Populations
Population Ecology
Population Growth and Limitations
Human Population Growth
 
Chapter 6: Communities and Ecosystem Dynamics
Habitats and Niches
Species Interactions
Ecological Succession
Biodiversity and Resilience
Island Biodiversity
 
Chapter 7: Humans and Global Change
Ecological Footprints
Global Change: Cause and Effect
Response to Change
Sustainability
 
Unit 3: Cells
 
Chapter 8: Cells
Life is Cellular
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Cell Structure and Organelles
Cell Transport
Passive vs. Active
Tonicity
Homeostasis
 
Chapter 9: Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
The Calvin Cycle
The Light Dependent Reactions
 
Chapter 10: Cellular Respiration
Cell Respiration
ATP Production
Fermentation
 
Chapter 11: Cell Growth and Division
Cell Growth Potential and Limitations
Mitosis
Somatic Cells
 
Unit 4: Genetics
 
Chapter 12: Genetics
Fundamentals of genetics
Issues of Dominance
Give Peas a Chance: Gregor Mendel
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
Monohybrid and Dihybrid Crossing
Meiosis
Gamete Production and Genetic Variation
 
Chapter 13: DNA
DNA Structure and Replication
DNA Extraction (Demonstration)
DNA Replication Foldable
Amoeba Sisters DNA Replication 
 
Chapter 14: RNA and Protein Synthesis
Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
Gene Regulation and Expression
Mutations
Codon Wheel
 
Chapter 15: The Human Genome
Human Chromosomes
Human Genetic Disorders
Studying the Human Genome
Pedigree Practice
Genetic Disorders
 
Chapter 16: Biotechnology
Changing the Living World
The Process of Genetic Engineering
Applications of Biotechnology
Ethics and Impacts of Biotechnology
Patient Zero Lab
 
Unit 5: Evolution
 
Chapter 17: Darwin's Theory of Evolution
A Voyage of Discovery
Ideas that Influenced Darwin
Darwin's Theory of Evolution
Evidence of Evolution
 
Chapter 18: Evolution of Populations
Genes and Variation
Evolution as Genetic Change
The Process of Speciation
Molecular Evolution
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Types of Natural Selection
Tuskless Elephants
 
Chapter 19: Biodiversity and Classification
Finding Order in Biodiversity
Modern Evolutionary Classification
Cladograms and Practice 
 
Chapter 20: History of Life
The Fossil Record
Evolutionary Patterns and Processes
Earth's Early History
Comparative Embryology